EP3490350B1 - Avionics cam retainer assembly - Google Patents
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- the present disclosure relates to a cam retainer assembly, and more particularly, to a cam retainer assembly for securing a removable electronic unit within an avionics equipment mounting tray.
- Aircraft often include avionics equipment assemblies having removable electronic units and/or controllers that detachably slide into electronic equipment mounting trays, or racks, of the avionics equipment assemblies.
- the trays may assist in aligning electrical connectors supported by and between the tray and the electronic unit.
- the electronic units may be retained in the tray by, for example, swing bolts capable of exerting high clamping forces between the electronic unit and the tray.
- known swing bolts and other retaining devices may be expensive, large or awkward for purposes of packaging, and heavy.
- US 2009/0115297A1 , US 2004/0219811A1 and EP0101204A2 all relate to apparatus for positioning and removing electronic units.
- An avionics equipment assembly of an aircraft according to the claimed invention is defined by claim 1.
- the retainer assembly includes a swing arm including a first end segment pivotally connected to the avionics equipment mounting tray at a first pivot axis, and an opposite second end segment pivotally connected to the base portion at a second pivot axis.
- the first end segment is pivotally connected to the avionics equipment mounting tray.
- the retainer assembly includes a catch device carried between the latch and the avionics equipment mounting tray.
- the latch is adapted to swing about the first pivot axis via the swing arm and between a swung clear position and a catch position, wherein the catch device is engaged when in the catch position.
- the latch is adapted to pivot about the second pivot axis and between a released state and a retained state when in the catch position.
- the cam surface is not in contact with the removable electronic unit when in the released state, and the cam surface is in contact with the removable electronic unit when in the retained state.
- the cam surface is in biased contact with the removable electronic unit when in the retained state.
- first and second pivot axes are substantially parallel to one-another.
- An avionics equipment assembly includes the removable electronic unit;
- the cam latch includes a base portion pivotally coupled to the avionics equipment mounting tray, and a handle portion projecting outward from the base portion, wherein the base portion includes a cam surface adapted to releasably contact the removable electronic unit.
- the avionics equipment assembly includes an electrical connector device carried between a forward facing face of the avionics equipment mounting tray and a rearward facing surface of the removable electronic unit, wherein the removable electronic unit is adapted to be inserted into the avionics equipment mounting tray in a rearward direction.
- the cam surface is in contact with a forward facing surface of the removable electronic unit when in a retained state.
- the avionics equipment assembly includes a swing arm including a first end segment pivotally connected to the avionics equipment mounting tray at a first pivot axis, and an opposite second end portion pivotally connected to the base portion at a second pivot axis.
- the first end segment is pivotally connected to a bottom wall of the avionics equipment mounting tray.
- the avionics equipment assembly includes a catch device carried between the base portion and the bottom wall.
- the base portion is adapted to swing about the first pivot axis via the swing arm and between a swung clear position wherein the latch is disposed below the bottom wall, and a catch position wherein the catch device is engaged and the base portion is disposed above the bottom wall.
- the base portion is adapted to pivot about the second pivot axis and between a released state and the retained state when in the catch position.
- the cam surface is spaced from the forward facing surface when in the released state.
- first and second pivot axes are substantially parallel to one-another.
- an aircraft 20 includes an avionics equipment assembly 22.
- the avionics equipment assembly 22 may include an electronic unit 24, an equipment mounting tray 26, a retainer assembly 28, and at least one electrical connector device 30.
- the equipment mounting tray 26 may be part of a rack, and/or may be located in an avionics bay (not shown).
- the removable electronic unit 24 may be generally portable, and/or a plug-in electronic unit operatively connectable to a supply of power and/or a central control system of the aircraft 20 via the equipment mounting tray 26. In operation, the electronic unit 24 is adapted to slide into, and out of, the equipment mounting tray 26. Examples of an electronic unit 24 may be any electronic device including a controller, and the traditionally known black-box recorder.
- the electronic unit 24 When electronic unit 24 is being inserted into the equipment mounting tray 26, the electronic unit 24 moves along an insertion, or rearward, direction (see arrow 32) that may be substantially horizontal. During this insertion, the electrical connector device 30, which is carried between the electronic unit 24 and the equipment mounting tray 26, becomes mated. That is, the mating direction of the electrical connector device 30 may be substantially the same as the rearward direction 32.
- the electronic unit 24 may include opposite facing, forward and rearward facing, surfaces, or walls, 34, 36.
- the surfaces 34, 36 may be substantially normal to the insertion direction 32.
- the equipment mounting tray 26 may include a wall 38 having opposite sides 38A, 38B and a face, or wall, 40.
- the face 40 may project outward from, and/or may be substantially normal to, the side 38A of the wall 38.
- the wall 38 may be a bottom wall and may be substantially parallel to the rearward direction 32.
- the face 40 may face forward with respect to the rearward direction 32.
- the side 38A of the bottom wall 38 may face, may be located below, and may be in sliding contact with, the electronic unit 24.
- the wall 38 may be a top wall, and the side 38A may face, and may be located above, the electronic unit 24.
- the rearward facing surface 36 of the electronic unit 24 may be in close proximity to, and may substantially opposed to, the forward facing face 40.
- the electrical connector device 30 may be supported by, and generally carried between, the forward facing face 40 of the equipment mounting tray 26 and the rearward facing surface 36 of the electronic unit 24. More specifically, the electrical connector device 30 may include a first connector 42 (i.e., male or female) secured to the rearward surface 36, and a second connector 44 secured to the forward face 40 and adapted to electrically mate with the first connector 42.
- a first connector 42 i.e., male or female
- second connector 44 secured to the forward face 40 and adapted to electrically mate with the first connector 42.
- the retainer assembly 28 is a cam retainer assembly, and is adapted to secure the electronic unit 24 in the equipment mounting tray 26.
- the retainer assembly 28 includes a latch 48, a swing arm 50, and a catch device 52.
- the swing arm 50 includes a first end segment 54 pivotally engaged to a forward projecting lip 56 of the bottom wall 38, and an opposite second end segment 58 pivotally engaged to a base portion 60 of the latch 48.
- the first end segment 54 of the swing arm 50 may pivot with respect to the lip 56 of the tray 26, and about pivot axis 62.
- the second end segment 58 may pivot with respect to the base portion 60, and about pivot axis 64.
- the pivot axes 62, 64 may be substantially parallel to one-another, and substantially normal to the rearward direction 32.
- the latch 48 of the retainer assembly 28 is a cam latch, and includes may the base portion 60 and a handle portion 66 that may project radially outward from the base portion 60 with respect to pivot axis 64.
- the base portion 60 may include and carries an arcuate cam surface 68 that extends circumferentially with respect to pivot axis 64.
- the retainer assembly 28 of the avionics equipment assembly 22 is adapted to pivot about axis 62, and move between a swung clear position (see FIG. 2 ), and a catch position (see FIGS. 3 and 4 ).
- the catch position the base portion 60 of the latch 48 is adapted to pivot about axis 64, and move between a released state (see FIG. 3 ) and a retained state (see FIG. 4 ).
- the retainer assembly 28 is in opposition to the side 38B of the wall 38.
- the retainer assembly 28 is located below the projecting lip 56 of the bottom wall 38. With the retainer assembly 28 in the swung clear position, the retainer assembly does not obstruct removal of the electronic unit 24 from the equipment mounting tray 26.
- the swing arm 50 pivots about axis 62, and the latch 48 swings about a distal edge of the lip 56 of the wall 38 generally placing the latch 48 in opposition to the forward facing surface 34 of the electronic unit 24.
- the cam surface 68 of the latch base portion 60 opposes, and may be spaced from, the forward facing surface 34 of the electronic unit 24.
- a tab 70 of the catch device 52 that may be attached to the lip 56 of the wall 38 and projects outward from wall side 38A, may be in contact with a stop 72 carried by the base portion 60 of the latch 48.
- the stop 72 may face in a circumferential direction with respect to axis 64, and away from the forward facing surface 34 of the electronic unit 24 when he retainer assembly 28 is in the catch position. It is contemplated and understood that the tab 70 and the stop 72 of the catch device 52 may generally be reversed.
- the cam surface 68 of the base portion 60 is spaced from, and in opposition to, the forward facing surface 34 of the electronic unit 24.
- the cam surface 68 makes contact with the forward facing surface 34 of the electronic unit 24, and exerts a force that moves and biases the electronic unit 24 in the rearward direction 32.
- a reactive force is exerted between the tab 70 and the stop 72 of the catch device 52.
- a retainer assembly 28 that is generally an integrated part of the equipment mounting tray 26 (i.e., not separate pieces from the tray when in the clear position), and capable of high preload clamping (e.g., greater than 600 pounds) of the electronic unit 24 into the tray 26.
- Other advantages include the ability to establish the preload clamping force by providing the appropriate size and shape of the cam surface 68 (i.e., lobe size). Once the preload is met, the cam latch 48 may snap into the retained state, by a spring loaded hook and release mechanism (not shown).
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Description
- The present disclosure relates to a cam retainer assembly, and more particularly, to a cam retainer assembly for securing a removable electronic unit within an avionics equipment mounting tray.
- Aircraft often include avionics equipment assemblies having removable electronic units and/or controllers that detachably slide into electronic equipment mounting trays, or racks, of the avionics equipment assemblies. In a typical application, the trays may assist in aligning electrical connectors supported by and between the tray and the electronic unit. The electronic units may be retained in the tray by, for example, swing bolts capable of exerting high clamping forces between the electronic unit and the tray. Unfortunately, known swing bolts and other retaining devices may be expensive, large or awkward for purposes of packaging, and heavy.
US 2009/0115297A1 ,US 2004/0219811A1 andEP0101204A2 all relate to apparatus for positioning and removing electronic units. - An avionics equipment assembly of an aircraft according to the claimed invention is defined by claim 1.
- In embodiments according to the claimed invention, the retainer assembly includes a swing arm including a first end segment pivotally connected to the avionics equipment mounting tray at a first pivot axis, and an opposite second end segment pivotally connected to the base portion at a second pivot axis.
- In embodiments according to the claimed invention, the first end segment is pivotally connected to the avionics equipment mounting tray.
- In embodiments according to the claimed invention, the retainer assembly includes a catch device carried between the latch and the avionics equipment mounting tray.
- In embodiments according to the claimed invention, the latch is adapted to swing about the first pivot axis via the swing arm and between a swung clear position and a catch position, wherein the catch device is engaged when in the catch position.
- In embodiments according to the claimed invention, the latch is adapted to pivot about the second pivot axis and between a released state and a retained state when in the catch position.
- In embodiments according to the claimed invention, the cam surface is not in contact with the removable electronic unit when in the released state, and the cam surface is in contact with the removable electronic unit when in the retained state.
- In embodiments according to the claimed invention, the cam surface is in biased contact with the removable electronic unit when in the retained state.
- In the alternative or additionally thereto, in the foregoing embodiment, the first and second pivot axes are substantially parallel to one-another.
- An avionics equipment assembly according to a non-limiting, embodiment includes the removable electronic unit;
In the foregoing embodiment, the cam latch includes a base portion pivotally coupled to the avionics equipment mounting tray, and a handle portion projecting outward from the base portion, wherein the base portion includes a cam surface adapted to releasably contact the removable electronic unit. - In the alternative or additionally thereto, in the foregoing embodiment, the avionics equipment assembly includes an electrical connector device carried between a forward facing face of the avionics equipment mounting tray and a rearward facing surface of the removable electronic unit, wherein the removable electronic unit is adapted to be inserted into the avionics equipment mounting tray in a rearward direction.
- In the foregoing embodiment, the cam surface is in contact with a forward facing surface of the removable electronic unit when in a retained state.
- In the foregoing embodiment, the avionics equipment assembly includes a swing arm including a first end segment pivotally connected to the avionics equipment mounting tray at a first pivot axis, and an opposite second end portion pivotally connected to the base portion at a second pivot axis.
- In the foregoing embodiment, the first end segment is pivotally connected to a bottom wall of the avionics equipment mounting tray.
- In the foregoing embodiment, the avionics equipment assembly includes a catch device carried between the base portion and the bottom wall.
- In the foregoing embodiment, the base portion is adapted to swing about the first pivot axis via the swing arm and between a swung clear position wherein the latch is disposed below the bottom wall, and a catch position wherein the catch device is engaged and the base portion is disposed above the bottom wall.
- In the foregoing embodiment, the base portion is adapted to pivot about the second pivot axis and between a released state and the retained state when in the catch position.
- In the alternative or additionally thereto, in the foregoing embodiment, the cam surface is spaced from the forward facing surface when in the released state.
- In the alternative or additionally thereto, in the foregoing embodiment, the first and second pivot axes are substantially parallel to one-another.
- The foregoing features and elements may be combined in various combinations without exclusivity, unless expressly indicated otherwise, the embodiments according to the claimed invention solely being defined by the appended claims.
- These features and elements as well as the operation thereof will become more apparent in light of the following description and the accompanying drawings. However, it should be understood that the following description and drawings are intended to be exemplary in nature and non-limiting.
- Various features will become apparent to those skilled in the art from the following detailed description of the disclosed non-limiting embodiments. The drawings that accompany the detailed description can be briefly described as follows:
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FIG. 1 is a schematic of an aircraft utilizing an avionics equipment assembly as one exemplary embodiment; -
FIG. 2 is a schematic of the avionics equipment assembly including a retainer assembly illustrated in a swung clear position; -
FIG. 3 is a schematic of the avionics equipment assembly with the retainer assembly approaching a catch position; and -
FIG. 4 is a schematic of the avionics equipment assembly with the retainer assembly in the catch position, and a latch of the retainer assembly in a retained state. - Referring to
FIG. 1 , anaircraft 20 includes anavionics equipment assembly 22. As best shown inFIG. 2 , theavionics equipment assembly 22 may include anelectronic unit 24, anequipment mounting tray 26, aretainer assembly 28, and at least oneelectrical connector device 30. Theequipment mounting tray 26 may be part of a rack, and/or may be located in an avionics bay (not shown). The removableelectronic unit 24 may be generally portable, and/or a plug-in electronic unit operatively connectable to a supply of power and/or a central control system of theaircraft 20 via theequipment mounting tray 26. In operation, theelectronic unit 24 is adapted to slide into, and out of, theequipment mounting tray 26. Examples of anelectronic unit 24 may be any electronic device including a controller, and the traditionally known black-box recorder. - When
electronic unit 24 is being inserted into theequipment mounting tray 26, theelectronic unit 24 moves along an insertion, or rearward, direction (see arrow 32) that may be substantially horizontal. During this insertion, theelectrical connector device 30, which is carried between theelectronic unit 24 and theequipment mounting tray 26, becomes mated. That is, the mating direction of theelectrical connector device 30 may be substantially the same as therearward direction 32. - The
electronic unit 24 may include opposite facing, forward and rearward facing, surfaces, or walls, 34, 36. Thesurfaces insertion direction 32. Theequipment mounting tray 26 may include awall 38 havingopposite sides face 40 may project outward from, and/or may be substantially normal to, theside 38A of thewall 38. Thewall 38 may be a bottom wall and may be substantially parallel to therearward direction 32. Theface 40 may face forward with respect to therearward direction 32. - When the
avionics equipment assembly 22 is assembled (seeFIG. 4 ), theside 38A of thebottom wall 38 may face, may be located below, and may be in sliding contact with, theelectronic unit 24. In another embodiment (not illustrated), thewall 38 may be a top wall, and theside 38A may face, and may be located above, theelectronic unit 24. Also when assembled, the rearward facingsurface 36 of theelectronic unit 24 may be in close proximity to, and may substantially opposed to, the forward facingface 40. - The
electrical connector device 30 may be supported by, and generally carried between, the forward facingface 40 of theequipment mounting tray 26 and the rearward facingsurface 36 of theelectronic unit 24. More specifically, theelectrical connector device 30 may include a first connector 42 (i.e., male or female) secured to therearward surface 36, and asecond connector 44 secured to theforward face 40 and adapted to electrically mate with thefirst connector 42. - Referring to
FIG. 3 , theretainer assembly 28 is a cam retainer assembly, and is adapted to secure theelectronic unit 24 in theequipment mounting tray 26. Theretainer assembly 28 includes alatch 48, aswing arm 50, and acatch device 52. Theswing arm 50 includes afirst end segment 54 pivotally engaged to aforward projecting lip 56 of thebottom wall 38, and an oppositesecond end segment 58 pivotally engaged to abase portion 60 of thelatch 48. Thefirst end segment 54 of theswing arm 50 may pivot with respect to thelip 56 of thetray 26, and aboutpivot axis 62. Thesecond end segment 58 may pivot with respect to thebase portion 60, and aboutpivot axis 64. In one embodiment, thepivot axes rearward direction 32. - The
latch 48 of theretainer assembly 28 is a cam latch, and includes may thebase portion 60 and ahandle portion 66 that may project radially outward from thebase portion 60 with respect to pivotaxis 64. Thebase portion 60 may include and carries anarcuate cam surface 68 that extends circumferentially with respect to pivotaxis 64. - In operation, the
retainer assembly 28 of theavionics equipment assembly 22 is adapted to pivot aboutaxis 62, and move between a swung clear position (seeFIG. 2 ), and a catch position (seeFIGS. 3 and 4 ). When in the catch position, thebase portion 60 of thelatch 48 is adapted to pivot aboutaxis 64, and move between a released state (seeFIG. 3 ) and a retained state (seeFIG. 4 ). When in the swung clear position, theretainer assembly 28 is in opposition to theside 38B of thewall 38. In one embodiment where thewall 38 is a bottom wall, theretainer assembly 28 is located below the projectinglip 56 of thebottom wall 38. With theretainer assembly 28 in the swung clear position, the retainer assembly does not obstruct removal of theelectronic unit 24 from theequipment mounting tray 26. - As the
retainer assembly 28 moves from the swung clear position and toward the catch position, theswing arm 50 pivots aboutaxis 62, and thelatch 48 swings about a distal edge of thelip 56 of thewall 38 generally placing thelatch 48 in opposition to theforward facing surface 34 of theelectronic unit 24. Prior to entering the catch position, thecam surface 68 of thelatch base portion 60 opposes, and may be spaced from, the forward facingsurface 34 of theelectronic unit 24. - When the
retainer assembly 28 is in the catch position, thecatch device 52 is generally engaged. More specifically, atab 70 of thecatch device 52 that may be attached to thelip 56 of thewall 38 and projects outward fromwall side 38A, may be in contact with astop 72 carried by thebase portion 60 of thelatch 48. In one embodiment, thestop 72 may face in a circumferential direction with respect toaxis 64, and away from the forward facingsurface 34 of theelectronic unit 24 when heretainer assembly 28 is in the catch position. It is contemplated and understood that thetab 70 and thestop 72 of thecatch device 52 may generally be reversed. - Also when the
retainer assembly 28 is in the catch position, and while thelatch 48 is in the released state, thecam surface 68 of thebase portion 60 is spaced from, and in opposition to, the forward facingsurface 34 of theelectronic unit 24. When thebase portion 60 is pivoted aboutaxis 64 and moves toward the retained state (seeFIG. 4 ), thecam surface 68 makes contact with theforward facing surface 34 of theelectronic unit 24, and exerts a force that moves and biases theelectronic unit 24 in therearward direction 32. A reactive force is exerted between thetab 70 and thestop 72 of thecatch device 52. When thelatch 48 is in the retained state, theelectronic unit 24 is fully secured, and located within, theequipment mounting tray 26 via a clamping force exerted upon theelectronic unit 24 by theretainer assembly 28. - Advantages and benefits of the present disclosure include a
retainer assembly 28 that is generally an integrated part of the equipment mounting tray 26 (i.e., not separate pieces from the tray when in the clear position), and capable of high preload clamping (e.g., greater than 600 pounds) of theelectronic unit 24 into thetray 26. Other advantages include the ability to establish the preload clamping force by providing the appropriate size and shape of the cam surface 68 (i.e., lobe size). Once the preload is met, thecam latch 48 may snap into the retained state, by a spring loaded hook and release mechanism (not shown). - Other advantages may include easy installation and removal of electronic units, reduced retainer assembly costs when compared to more traditional retainers, simple and reliable positive retention, and no installation or removal tools required.
- The term "about" is intended to include the degree of error associated with measurement of the particular quantity based upon the equipment available at the time of filing the application. For example, "about" can include a range of ± 8% or 5%, or 2% of a given value.
- The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of the present disclosure. As used herein, the singular forms "a", "an" and "the" are intended to include the plural forms as well, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. It will be further understood that the terms "comprises" and/or "comprising," when used in this specification, specify the presence of stated features, integers, steps, operations, elements, and/or components, but do not preclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, integers, steps, operations, element components, and/or groups thereof.
- While the present disclosure has been described with reference to an exemplary embodiment or embodiments, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes may be made without departing from the scope of the invention as defined by the claims. In addition, many modifications may be made to adapt a particular situation or material to the teachings of the present disclosure without departing from the scope of the invention. Therefore, it is intended that the present disclosure not be limited to the particular embodiment disclosed as the best mode contemplated for carrying out this present disclosure, but that the present invention will include all embodiments falling within the scope of the claims.
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- An avionics equipment assembly (22) of an aircraft, comprising an avionics equipment mounting tray (26) and a retainer assembly (28) for securing a removable electronic unit (24) in the avionics equipment mounting tray of an aircraft, the retainer assembly comprising:a latch (48) including a base portion (60) pivotally coupled to the avionics equipment mounting tray (26), and a handle portion (66) projecting outward from the base portion, wherein the base portion includes a cam surface (68) adapted to releasably contact the removable electronic unit (24);a swing arm (50) including a first end segment (54) pivotally connected to the avionics equipment mounting tray at a first pivot axis (62), and an opposite second end portion pivotally connected to the base portion at a second pivot axis (64),wherein the first end segment is pivotally connected to the avionics equipment mounting tray; anda catch device (52) carried between the latch and the avionics equipment mounting tray;wherein the latch (48) is adapted to swing about the first pivot axis via the swing arm (50) and between a swung clear position and a catch position, wherein the catch device is engaged when in the catch position; andwherein the latch (48) is adapted to pivot about the second pivot axis and between a released state and a retained state when in the catch position; and wherein the cam surface (68) is in biased contact with the removable electronic unit (24) when in the retained state; andwherein the cam surface (68) is not in contact with the removable electronic unit (24) when in the released state, and the cam surface is in contact with the removable electronic unit when in the retained state.
- The avionics equipment assembly set forth in the preceding claim, wherein the first and second pivot axes are substantially parallel to one-another.
- The avionics equipment assembly of any preceding claim, further comprising:
a removable electronic unit (24). - The avionics equipment assembly of claim 3,wherein the cam surface (68) is in contact with a forward facing surface of the removable electronic unit (24) when in a retained state;wherein the first end segment (54) is pivotally connected to a bottom wall of the avionics equipment mounting tray (24);wherein the catch device (52) is carried between the base portion and the bottom wall;wherein the base portion is adapted to swing about the first pivot axis via the swing arm and between a swung clear position wherein the latch (48) is disposed below the bottom wall, and a catch position wherein the catch device (52) is engaged and the base portion is disposed above the bottom wall; andwherein the base portion is adapted to pivot about the second pivot axis and between a released state and the retained state when in the catch position, the avionics equipment assembly further comprising:
an electrical connector device (30) carried between a forward facing face (34) of the avionics equipment mounting tray and a rearward facing surface (36) of the removable electronic unit, wherein the removable electronic unit is adapted to be inserted into the avionics equipment mounting tray in a rearward direction. - The avionics equipment assembly set forth in claim 4, wherein the cam surface (68) is spaced from the forward facing surface when in the released state.
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